Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 United Republic of (1901-1918)

(1901-1918)

5 mm (h -inclusive of its integral ring)

La Croix at Wandsworth

dismounted

(iii) Commemorative Cross for the 60th Anniversary of the Reign of Franz Joseph I

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 United Republic of (1901-1918)(Orden de las Damas Nobles de la Reina Mara Luisa). Instituted 1792. Of superb manufacture, a finely enamelled white Maltese cross with Gold borders and a delicately enamelled purple frame in 18K Gold, each quadrant featuring alternating hand carved lions and castles in Gold connected by a thin chain, obverse centre medallion in white, purple and black enamels set in Gold, superimposed elaborate hand painted figure of Saint Ferdinand, reverse with